hutchies Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I know this has been debated over whether there is a need for Angle compensation or not..........Personally I hunt higher than most guys. I'll sit at 30 to 35 feet up all day long comfortably.........I know most people don't sit over 12 to 15 feet. My lowest stand that I have where I hunt is about 22 feet to the bottom platform on my climber. 2 reasons for me were the fact that I hunt higher up than most guys and the fact that it is much smaller than my current rangefinder which wouldn't fit in the zipper pocket of my Primos Bowvest. I should have it in a week and will try and do a review from the tree I hunt. I know it's gonna make a big difference on those short shots and less on the long ones but only time will tell. BTW- I will be testing it against my bushell yardage pro. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_94401____SearchResults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 The only problem I see with that range finder is the max range is 99.5 yards. I also gun hunt. So I want one that will work there as well. If I strictly bow hunted, then this unit would be just fine! I have my choice narrowed down to the Bushnell Scout 1000 w/ARC, and the Leupold RX-II w/TBR. So far the RX-II is favored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Heights are nothing. If I could find a tree where I could get 50 feet up during gun season, I would. During bow, 35 is about my max and the majority of the time I stay under 30. That being said, I'm one of the detractors on the angle compensation debate. But anyway, I've got the Primos Hunting Vest and my range finder fits in the bottom pockets just fine. I'll even stick it in with my pull rope from time to time. BTW--I beleive my range finder is a Bushnell Yardage Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 My current rangefinder is the older yardage pro like this.............. just won't fit in the top right pocket. Anyway for the extra $50 over the old 440 Nikon's I am gonna give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 My current rangefinder is the older yardage pro like this.............. just won't fit in the top right pocket. Anyway for the extra $50 over the old 440 Nikon's I am gonna give it a try. Nope. That definitely won't fit.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 If you could, see how far it can really range and let us know. Some say it can go well beyond the advertised range. I also am on the fence on getting this one or just the 550. I gun hunt and would like it to work for both. Thanks and enjoy it. I had one similar to the one you currently have and you will probably like the size and ease of use of the Archers Choice. I had a Monarch 800 and they fit your hand awesome. Good luck with your new "toy!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Lou this unit is actually a little bigger than I expected. It is still smaller than my other unit. I've got to lay out a tape and see if it is zero'd. It read about 1 to 2 yards different than my yardage pro. I got 148 yards and even tried hitting dark objects without any problems. Many of the bushnells won't read black targets at the 3d range. Which stinks cause I like to check my yardage after I shoot the target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 One thing I forgot to mention was it will also do objects closer than stated. I hit a post on my deck and it read 4.5 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I have the Leupold RX-II. Didn't have it up the tree yet, but ranging up to the trees I see no change in the LOS (line of sight) from the actual distance. Might be a better tool for rifle hunting if I can figure out how to use the thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Rut, let me know how you like this unit. Because I have narrowed down to this same one! Thanks! Sorry Hutchies, didn't mean to go off your topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 No problems bud. After looking at the various options I liked the simplicity of the Archer's choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hutchies, I've got the same style of range finder. Luckily I am an instinctive shooter and only use it for reference during the off season. That thing is pretty big to be walking around in the woods with. I've got enough junk to carry already. I wouldn't want to have to carry one of those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hutchies, I've got the same style of range finder. Luckily I am an instinctive shooter and only use it for reference during the off season. That thing is pretty big to be walking around in the woods with. I've got enough junk to carry already. I wouldn't want to have to carry one of those too. I thought the same thing Ivol when I was lugging it around the woods! I think it seen more golf than hunting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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